Former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell is not expected to return to the NFL to be an assistant coach any time soon, according to former NFL head coach and friend of Caldwell, Tony Dungy. Caldwell plans to spend time with family.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell's extension that he received earlier in the year was only for the 2018 season and included an option for 2019, according to sources. His status with the team will not be determined until after the season, but the extension will not factor into the decision.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said the team will add a third quarterback to the roster at some point this offseason. Caldwell would not say if the team will draft a quarterback or add one in free agency.

Detroit Lions RB Zach Zenner finished with 24 yards rushing and three catches for another 32 yards in the team's preseason-opening win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, Aug. 12, continuing to build on the momentum he started last year when he led the NFL in rushing over the 2015 preseason.
"He does what he always does. He's a valuable member of our special teams, but he's also a guy that's very versatile from the backfield. He can run the ball. He's got a knack that he can make you miss. He also has an uncanny ability to catch the ball out the backfield and find seams. He's a well-rounded player. Very smart and makes very few mistakes," head coach Jim Caldwell said.

Fantasy Tip: Zenner is in a fight with Stevan Ridley to be the Lions' third running back behind Ameer Abdullah and scatback Theo Riddick, so the fact Caldwell speaks so highly of his all-around contributions bodes well for his ability to stick. The former undrafted free agent would probably also be considered the frontrunner for short-yardage and goal-line duties if he makes the team as expected. Considering he is probably also Abdullah's most likely handcuff, he has RB5 appeal in deeper leagues.